Shaoyang

Photo provided by the Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism

National Day Celebrations on Romantic Langshan Mountain
Duration: October 1 to 7
Venue: Langshan Mountain Scenic Area
Activities: Tourists who were born on October 1 can enjoy free entrance to all of the scenic spots included in the Langshan B route. Besides, Dong ethnic songs, bamboo pole dance, and other folk performances will be staged at Fuyi River and Lajiao Peak Scenic Areas.

Venue: Shangbao Ancient Village, Suining
Time: 20:00 every day between October 1 and 7
Activities: Folk performances of Dong ethnic minority

Venue: Huayuange Scenic Area, Suining
Time: 20:00 every day between October 1 and 7
Activities: Folk performances of Miao ethnic minority

Venue: Wushui Gallery Scenic Area, Suining
Time: 19:30 on October 1 and 4
Activities: Folk performances

Venue: Designated water area in the canyon in Baishuidong Scenic Area, Xinshao
Duration: October 1 to 4
Activities: Happy Fish-catching Festival

Zhangjiajie

Photo/Gu Pengbo

Cosplayers themed on "Journey to the West"

Duration: October 1 to 7

Venue: 72 Unusual Houses, Zhangjiajie
Activities: Cosplayers themed on "Journey to the West" can enjoy free entrance to the 72 Unusual Houses by making online reservations. After finishing the tasks listed on the "passport" of the scenic area, visitors may receive small gifts as a reward. Besides, various art performances will be staged, including a blessing ceremony, fire pot dance, molten iron fireworks show, national cuisine tasting, and grand chorus.

Zhangjiajie Qianguqing Concert
Venue: Zhangjiajie Qianguqing (eternal love) Scenic Area
Duration: October 2 to 5
Activities: Zhangjiajie Qianguqing (eternal love) Concert; ethnic flash-mob shows, Maogusi dance, traditional Miao drum performances, hand-waving dance, and campfire carnival. 

Poetic Dance The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting
Venue: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Time: 19:00 on October 5 (Saturday) and October 6 (Sunday)
Activities: Special performance of poetic dance The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting

Zhangjiajie Asian Stars Concert
Venue: Zhangjiajie Helong International Sports Center
Date: October 2

Huaihua

Aerospace Electronic Music Festival
Duration: October 1 to 7
Venue: Huaihua Canyon
Activities: Aerospace-themed decorations; a food bazaar; and, interaction activities.

Loudi

Exhibition on the Development of the People's Republic of China
Duration: September 26 to October 31
Venue: 1/F, Loudi Library 

Explore Farming Culture
Duration: October
Venue: Ziquejie Terraced Fields
Activities: Xinhua folk song performances; Meishan martial art; and, Meishan nuo opera.

Xiangxi 

Ode to the Motherland
Time: 9:30-15:30 from October 1 to 7
Venue: Chadong'an Square, Aizhai Bridge
Activities: Singing and dancing performances to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Immersive Experience of Miao Wedding Customs
Time: 10:00-10:30/14:00-14:30/16:00-16:30 from October 1 to 7
Venue: Dehang Canyon Scenic Area
Activities: Experience wedding customs of the Miao ethnic group and watch jubilant wedding customs performances.

Knife Ladder and Miao Drum Dance
Time：18:00-18:30 from October 1 to 7
Venue: Dehang Canyon Scenic Area
Activities: Knife ladder climbing; Miao drum dancing; overhead kick; and, other intangible cultural heritage performances.

DIY Cultural Creative Experience
Time: 9:00-16:00 from October 1 to 7
Venue: Dehang Canyon Scenic Area
Activities: Intangible cultural heritage activities including experiencing traditional techniques of making wax printing and lacquer coated fans.

Live-action Show "Dehang Wonderland"
Time: 19:30-20:45 from October 1 to 7
Venue: Dehang Canyon Scenic Area
Activity: Watch the live-action show "Dehang Wonderland".

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translators: Pang Yuehui; Xiao Juan; Yu Jiangjiang

Chinese source: hnloudi.gov.cn; official WeChat account of Aizhai Bridge Scenic Area; Voice of Hunan